LaCie's Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series hard drive is now available in a 2TB version.

The 2TB model achieves speeds up to 127MB/s, a 15 percent increase from the previous version.

Other than that, the new LaCie Rugged continues to feature USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt and protects data from drops of up to 1.2 meters (4 feet) and from unauthorized access with AES 256-bit software encryption.

The LaCie Rugged USB 3.0 Thunderbolt Series 2TB HDD, design by Neil Poulton, is available through the LaCie Online Store and LaCie Resellers for $299.99 (MSRP). It is protected by a two-year limited warranty. Thunderbolt cable is included.